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Penalty heartbreak for Addicks as Wembley dream ends
STEPHEN Darby’s decisive penalty consigned Charlton to a heartbreaking shootout defeat in the play-offs at The Valley this evening. Swindon won 5-4 on penalties after Nicky Bailey missed Charlton’s second attempt from 12 yards to leave the
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Game review: ModNation Racers - Sony PSP
Sony’s new kart racing game ModNation Racers is attacking Nintendo’s illustrious Mario Kart series on two fronts. The outstanding PS3 version of the game gives the little Italian plumber and his pals plenty of food for thought in the battle for console
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Shock exit for B&G
WEST Wickham stunned Blackheath & Greenwich winning 3-2 in the Bowls England national top club competition. Wickham's Tony Bartholomew got off to a good start beating Pat Putnam 15-12 in the two wood singles. At this early stage they led in all disciplines
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DOWNE: Bug-themed half term for children at Charles Darwin's home
YOUNGSTERS can enjoy a bug-themed half term at the home of world-famous scientist Charles Darwin next month. English Heritage are organising the week of events at Down House from June 1 to 5. The house in Downe is hosting nature hunts to give children
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Jersey trip awaits Eltham golfers
ELTHAM Warren Golf Club has qualified for a national nine-hole competition in Jersey later this year. They booked their place in the September finals by winning the regional heat at Manston GC in Broadstairs last month with a score of 117 points, finishing
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DVD REVIEW: The Universe: Season Three ***
COMBINING slick CGI effects with original NASA footage, the third series of The Universe whizzes through the science of space faster than a comet with a warp speed hyper drive stuck up its tail. From parallel universes to the possiblility of
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BROMLEY: Fire crews tell residents to plan their great escape
FIREFIGHTERS are urging households to plan an escape route in the event of a fire in their home. There are around 110 accidental house fires in the capital attended by fire crews each week. The London Fire Brigade’s Borough Commander for Bromley
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Cross does Bromley proud
A MARTIAL arts expert from Petts Wood won bronze at the British council for Chinese martial arts (BCCMA) national sanshou competition earlier this month. Lewis Cross represented both the borough of Bromley and his martial arts school, Sanshu UK, at
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DVD REVIEW: The Prisoner **
BASED on the cult 1960s series of the same name, The Prisoner is a sci-fi mystery which takes itself a little too seriously for its own good. Jim Caviezel stars as the troubled lead, known only as Six, who finds himself in the creepy, surreal Village
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FARNINGHAM: History society celebrates anniversary
THIS year marks the 25th anniversary of a local history society. The Farningham and Eynsford Local History Society celebrated at the general annual meeting at Farningham Village Hall on Friday. President Dr Wilfred Dumcombe cut a birthday
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DARWIN: Ward safety panel chairman steps down
A POLICE boss has paid tribute to the former chairman of a ward safety panel. Bromley police’s borough commander Chief Superintendent Charles Griggs heaped praise on Judith Cross as she stepped down from chairing the Darwin Safer Neighbourhood
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Double joy for Our Lady
OUR Lady Youth Pumas U17s are celebrating after completing a league and cup double. The Sidcup side’s 2-0 victory Long Lane JFC secured the title thanks to goals from Alex Smith and Elliott Gay. Alex Smith was also on target from the penalty spot
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PLUMSTEAD: London and Quadrant applies to demolish cinema building
A former cinema in Garibaldi Street, Plumstead, is set to be demolished to make way for eight new homes. A decision on the planning application, launched by the London and Quadrant Housing Association, is pencilled in for July 19.
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COMPETITION: Win a trip on a traditional steam train
TAKE a step back in time this summer with a day trip on a traditional steam train. News Shopper has teamed up with The Railway Touring Company to offer one lucky reader a pair of premier dining tickets, worth £338, for a day trip to the beautiful
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COMPETITION: Win a framed Robin Hood photo
TO CELEBRATE the release of the action adventure film Robin Hood, starring Russell Crowe, News Shopper has teamed up with Empire Cinema in Bromley to offer one lucky winner a framed photo of the film. Crowe stars as the legendary title character
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CATFORD: Tributes left for pedestrian killed by car
TRIBUTES have been left to a 34-year-old pedestrian who died after being hit by a car. Daniel Abbot was knocked down in Rushey Green, Catford, in the early hours of Saturday morning (May 15). Police were called at around 2.55am and Mr Abbot, who
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Dedicate a Candle of Hope - Dartford Relay for Life
RELAY FOR LIFE is coming to Dartford Central Park on Saturday 19th June,2010 start at Noon for 24 hours Cancer survivors are VIP Guests of Honour and after the opening ceremony they walk the first lap of the track with friends and teams from
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CHARLTON: No charges for arrested pair in Irene Barrett murder probe
OFFICERS investigating the murder of Irene Barrett in Charlton have released two people without charge. Mrs Barrett was found with multiple stab wounds at her 15th-floor flat in Valiant House, a high-rise block overlooking Charlton Athletic
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HAVE YOUR SAY: Shopper rant - spelling errors
Welcome to the latest Shopper Rant opinion column. This week's issue is spelling errors. Join the debate by adding your comments. SPELLING. No-one’s prefect. But we seem to be getting worse. The proliferation of electronic communication
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Istead runners out in force at Larkfield
With only one road race being held in Kent over the weekend, 11 Istead and Ifield Harriers made the trip to East Malling to take part in Larkfield Athletics Club’s 10k. On a new fast two lap course, held in ideal conditions, Joe Cumberland
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Striker makes Leyton Orient switch
CRAY Wanderers have confirmed 17-year-old striker George Porter has joined League One side Leyton Orient on a two-year contract. Porter started the season playing for Cray’s academy side and then went on to score 11 goals for the first team
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TRAVEL: Icelandic ash causes more flight chaos
AIRPORTS around Britain have suffered major flight disruption after the return of the Icelandic ash cloud caused chaos for thousands of passengers. A no-fly order saw Heathrow and Gatwick closed until 7am today (May 17), with both only partially due
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High five for Harriers
FIVE members of Blackheath & Bromley have been selected to represent the Great Britain junior team at the Loughborough international match this Sunday. The fixture has established itself as the first major domestic event of the season and is one of
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CRIME: Crimestoppers website to catch most wanted launched
A WEBSITE is launched today (May 17) to help trace wanted offenders in London. London’s Most Wanted seeks the public’s help to locate people who have committed, or are suspected of committing serious crimes, but who have so far evaded capture. The
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CATFORD: Pedestrian dies after high speed crash
OCCUPANTS of a dark coloured car could be key witnesses to a fatal crash in Catford, police say. Daniel Abbott was killed after being hit by a car in Rushey Green in the early hours of Saturday morning (May 15). The 34-year-old pedestrian
